Date Range: July 31, 2012 - July 1, 2012

July 24, 2012, 10:40AM

Scranton police say state Rep. Kevin Murphy slapped his wife then punched her male friend and put him in a choke hold outside his home on Friday night. Police say Murphy was “heavily intoxicated” during the altercation. Full story »

July 23, 2012, 5:08PM

Curtis A. Williams Jr.’s aggravated assault and reckless endangerment convictions were upheld in May in a sharply-split decision by a three-judge panel of the state Superior Court. The court has withdrawn that decision to reconsider the case. Full story »

July 23, 2012, 5:01PM

James Holmes is being held in solitary confinement in jail on suspicion of first-degree murder. He will be moved to a nearby courtroom for the hearing, where he will hear the pending charges against him. Prosecutors will have 72 hours to file formal charges. Full story »

July 23, 2012, 2:50PM

Police captain tells residents to "use common sense." She said people should walk in groups, in well lit areas and be aware of their surroundings. She also said they should give up their valuables if confronted. Full story »

July 23, 2012, 12:27PM

James Holmes, 24, appeared Monday in court for the first time with his hair dyed orange-red and a dazed look on his face. Holmes is accused of going on a deadly shooting rampage at the opening of the new Batman movie. Full story »

July 22, 2012, 6:43PM

James Holmes is being held without bond on suspicion of multiple counts of first-degree murder after a shooting rampage minutes into a premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora early Friday that left 12 people dead and 58 injured. Full story »